Lorain County approves final phase of Colorado Avenue widening
The Lorain County commissioners approved the final phase of the 4.4 million Colorado Avenue widening project to be funded entirely by federal stimulus money. Work by Karoo Paving Co. will start this month, finish by November, and include culvert upgrades, an 8 foot bike path, and new traffic signals at Lake Breeze Drive East River Road and Harris Drive. The project stretches 2.7 miles from Root to Abbe roads in Sheffield.
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Ken Carney
Northeast Ohio
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Ohio probes human trafficking scope and causes
The Trafficking in Persons Study Commission reports about 1,000 American-born children and 800 immigrants are exploited in sex trade and sweatshop labor in Ohio annually. Weak laws, demand for cheap labor, and proximity to the Canada border are cited as key factors, with Celia Williamson leading the research.
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Columbus
Ohio
Celia Williamson
University of Toledo
Richard Cordray
Parking plan stirs Oberlin preservationists and college officials
Oberlin Planning Commission proposes angled parking on West College Street encroaching into Tappan Square. The plan triggers concerns over green space and sustainability with potential appeal by Oberlin College officials and community leaders.
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Shelter director slain as veteran attacked in Cleveland
In Cleveland a 59 year old shelter director Rita Ciofani was killed by Raymond Ice after he forced entry with a knife and ax. Police shot and killed Ice after he charged officers who tasered him first. Ice had been ordered to leave the shelter after non cooperation with counseling sessions and was slated to be released from the program.
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Cleveland
Air Force
Raymond Ice
Rita Ciofani
Ice
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Lorain eyes loan to settle $300K in legal bills
Lorain officials consider financing to pay off more than $300,000 owed to Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease after a 38 percent discount on a bill topping $400,000. City Auditor Mantini and Law Director Riley support the lump sum payment with a five year repayment plan, funded by loans and possibly installments.
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Pat Riley
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Seymour
Pease
Riley
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Krasienko
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